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Third Person POV: A Writing Group
Hosted by JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess · EN
Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it?
This podcast is focused on just such a writing group. Join authors JC Bybee, Grey Alder, and Tyler Hess as they razz and encourage each other, talk about every writing topic under the sun, and exemplify the subtle art of helping other writers write better.
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Writing Craft: How to Write a "Real" Character Part 1— Ep. 24 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
6d ago00:45:35Tap to summarizeJC and Tyler discuss what it takes to write characters that seem to come off the page to grab you! Welcome to the first of two parts discussing characterization. Buckle up for references to Pirates of the Caribbean, Thanos, and cat cults. Check out our Patreon! Lots of cool stuff coming your way at →https://patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPOD?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFind the co-hosts on:→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/→Kim Reid on Instagram @kim.joy.reid
Transcribe →Writing Evil Characters — Ep. 23 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
2w ago01:43:38Tap to summarizeThe fellas discuss what it takes to be able to write an evil character, and not be corrupted by the power! Unless you're Grey, and then you're already corrupted. Enjoy this critique from a master self-publisher, an editor, and a writer.Find the co-hosts on:→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/→Kim Reid on Instagram @kim.joy.reid
Transcribe →Author Spotlight: J.A. Hemingway — Ep. 22 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
3w ago00:22:38Tap to summarizeThis week, Kim is joined by J.A. Hemingway, author of The Secret of the Book Keeper and The Enemy of the Book Keeper. She has had the intense pleasure of being able to tell a publisher "No!" after they accepted her debut novel, and went on to self-publish—a favorite topic on this podcast. She and Kim talk about their critique group (Kim's cheating on us!), and the benefits they've both seen from being close to other writers.Check out J.A. at https://jahemingway.com/ and be sure to tell her hello from us!
Transcribe →The End... of Tyler's Book — Ep. 21 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
4w ago02:07:13Tap to summarizeBack to what we do!Give feedback, build each other up, tear each other down, and make each other better writers!This episode heralds the end of Tyler's debut novel, and the first full book the group has gone through (not all on the podcast).All the pieces have a little bit of magic, a good bit of mayhem, even a few monsters.
Transcribe →Book Business with Andrea Pearson — Ep. 20 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
Jun 2400:54:57Tap to summarizeMeet the author of the Kilenya Chronicles, Mosaic Chronicles, and the Koven Chronicles, a marketing master, and JC's good friend: Andrea Pearson. She and JC talk about how authors can be successful financially and creatively as they "catch the bug" for writing. Also, some of her bad experiences with writing groups. Who knew that could happen?It's a good one, folks!
Transcribe →The One JC Conned Us Into: Gem State Comic Con! — Ep. 19 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
Jun 1700:44:44Tap to summarizeOur community panel at Gem State Comic Con went swimmingly! Great audience, great co-hosts, great critique session!If this was your first exposure to us, we're a writing group that records our sessions and talks about writing craft and all sorts of other rabbit trails. Find the co-hosts on:→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid
Transcribe →Paul Regnier Author Spotlight — Ep. 18 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
Jun 1100:48:21Tap to summarizeLearning from a master. Enjoy this interview with Paul Regnier, author of fantasy, sci-fi, middle grade, and many other genres!Find Paul at https://open.spotify.com/show/7ksgpaqWmCVPZNbEekGyrl andhttps://www.pauljregnier.com/books
Transcribe →Fog, Fairy Tales, and Forensics — Ep. 17 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
Jun 302:04:12Tap to summarizeThis week, all four members of the Third Person POV writers group bring new material to the table. From magical libraries and living books to haunted forests, mysterious murders, and the penultimate section of a debut novel, the group offers feedback, theories, and plenty of writing advice. Topics include fantasy subgenres, worldbuilding, character tension, magic systems, and crafting mysteries that keep readers guessing.
Transcribe →Author Spotlight: Tristi Pinkston — Ep. 16 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
May 2700:41:28Tap to summarizeCheck out our latest author spotlight!Author, editor, writing conference coordinator extraordinaire. Tristi Pinkston talks to JC Bybee about her publishing journey, the first story she ever wrote, and her time in "the finest writers' group on the planet." Maybe it was at the time, Tristi, but that spot is taken by us now!Check out Tristi's many, many books at http://www.tristipinkston.com/
Transcribe →The Time We Were Mean To JC — Ep. 15 Third Person POV: A Writing Group
May 2002:18:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, our troupe learns a valuable lesson about giving critical feedback. Find the co-hosts on:→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid
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